Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to operate and maintain a fourwheel drive vehicle

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating and maintaining a fourwheel drive vehicle

apply fourwheel driving techniques in different terrain

reduce environmental impact

research and evaluation of impact through observation and questioning

solve problems and apply solution focused strategies

apply communication and recording skills

perform basic manual and mechanical maintenance skills

acquire required licences and permits

apply diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to operate and maintain a fourwheel drive vehicle

features driving techniques and handling characteristics of fourwheel drives in different terrain

terms used to describe fourwheel drive capabilities including

approach departure angles

ramp over angle

ground clearance

suspension travel

differences between optional fourwheel drive and constant fourwheel drive vehicles and their impacts on vehicle operation and capability

tyre management principles

environmental impact of fourwheel driving

OHS legislation relevant to the use of fourwheel drive vehicles

use of single snatch straps to recover vehicles and hazards associated with vehicle recovery

techniques for travelling in convoy

minimum impact codes

legal and statutory requirements of land management agencies

specific problems of fragile environments or threatened species

area restrictions

natural processes and interrelationships occurring within natural environments and the manner in which interrelationships between natural processes can be affected

cultural protocols for making contact and communicating with indigenous people and organisations

practices which may be implemented to minimise impact eg avoidance of sensitive areas appropriate site and route selection limited party size keeping to marked tracks or routes campfire management and rehabilitation

practices and procedures used by land management authorities to reduce impact including

restricting accesslimiting group size

seasonal restrictions

use of permits

enforcing code of ethics and conduct

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for operating and maintenance of a fourwheel drive vehicle

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient operation and maintenance of a fourwheel drive vehicle

working with others to undertake and complete the operating and maintenance of a fourwheel drive vehicle that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely maintenance and operation of a fourwheel drive vehicle that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of a fourwheel drive vehicle

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Compliance documentation may include:

Types of impact may include:

Range of terrain types may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Routine maintenance may include: